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The Up in Smoke Tour was a West Coast hip hop tour in 2000 which was headlined by Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg, also featuring artists Ice Cube, Eminem, Proof, Nate Dogg, Kurupt, D12, MC Ren, Westside Connection, Chilldrin of da Ghetto, Mel-Man, Tha Eastsidaz, Doggy's Angels, Devin The Dude, Warren G, Crucial Conflict, TQ, Truth Hurts, Xzibit, The D.O.C., Hittman, Six-Two, and Ms. Toi.

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The tour was originally called The Boyz in the Hood under the pretext of Dr. Dre's to-be-released collaborative album The Chronic 2000 (later renamed).[1] In September 1999, Snoop Dogg stated that he, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Xzibit, Warren G and Nate Dogg would form the line-up.[2] By April 2000, Ice Cube was on board as part of the tour, which was slated for a June 15 start in San Diego. MC Ren, one time MC of N.W.A, was expected to join the tour in order to have reunited version of N.W.A along with Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and Snoop Dogg.[3] Come May, the tour was officially known as the Up In Smoke Tour,[4] and Dr. Dre was promising fans "It's gonna be incredible. We're gonna give everybody that's been buying our records a real show, something they've never seen before."[5]

By June, the month which the tour began in, plans were finalised with Kurupt joining the tour. It was decided that he would start the opening set, which would be followed by Warren G and Xzibit, then Ice Cube would take the third spot whilst Eminem would take the fourth set. Dr. Dre would be the final set with collaborations including Snoop Dogg and the N.W.A reunion taking place during this segment. MC and N.W.A affiliate The D.O.C. appeared on stage with Dre and Snoop Dogg on July 20, 2000 at The Centrum in Worcester, Massachusetts, when they performed the intro to "Let Me Ride" and "Still D.R.E.".[6] Also, surprise guests were promised during various shows.[7]

In October 2009, Aftermath Entertainment artist Bishop Lamont said to expect another Up in Smoke Tour when Dr. Dre's studio album, Detox was released. Expected to tour were: G-Unit, Eminem, Snoop Dogg and other Aftermath artists. However, with the cancellation of Detox, another Up in Smoke Tour is unconfirmed. In 2015 Dr. Dre hinted to a European tour similar to the Up in Smoke Tour, wanting to call it the Beats & Rhymes tour. Potential guests for the tour, according to Dr. Dre, would be Kendrick Lamar, Eminem and Snoop Dogg.[8] A year later Snoop confirmed that the tour is still in the works.[9]

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Last summer’s “Up in Smoke” tour was a milestone in hip-hop--a mixture of showmanship, star power and state-of-the-art production values that was widely hailed as the coming of age for arena rap concerts.

The tour, co-starring Dr. Dre, Eminem, Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg, is toasted in a documentary that is one of three hip-hop-related entries in this periodic look at music-themed videos, DVDs and books.

*** “The Up in Smoke Tour.” Eagle Vision Inc. and Aftermath Entertainment. DVD edition. Just as the tour leaned heavily on proven rock show concepts, this documentary also follows in the tradition of rock concert videos--too closely.

As with rock videos generally, you don’t get the energy of the audience to add to the dynamics of the music.

In the formal documentary and the added 30-minutes of DVD bonus features, we also see random footage of the musicians fooling around backstage and lounging on the plane--along with lots of bare female breasts in the audience.

Within those limitations, however, “Up in Smoke” is valuable because it captures the live hip-hop experience so artfully. Director Philip G. Atwell, gives us a faithful look at both the street-driven self-affirmation and the crude sensibilities of this music. The documentary, which carries a parental advisory sticker, includes original videos shown at the concerts--videos filled with violence, casual sex and drug use.

One of the most interesting segments of the bonus footage is the behind-the-scenes struggle with the Detroit police who threatened to close down the show if those videos were shown. When future generations want to look back at the state of commercial hip-hop in 2000, this will be an essential starting point.

*** 1/2 Bruce Springsteen’s “The Complete Video Anthology/1978-2000.” Columbia Music Video. DVD edition. Even if you had a VCR ready every time Springsteen went on television over the years (either for live performances or in new videos), you still wouldn’t have all the footage contained in this nearly three-hour, two-disc collection.

Springsteen came late to videos, which means we don’t really pick up his career until the “Born in the U.S.A.” superstar period. The only earlier footage here is the often-seen “Rosalita” concert performance from 1978 and Springsteen’s versions of “The River” and “Thunder Road” from the “No Nukes” documentary in 1980.

When Springsteen did break into the video world, he often worked with celebrated Hollywood directors, including Brian De Palma (“Dancing in the Dark”), John Sayles (“Born in the U.S.A” et al), Tim Robbins (“Dead Man Walkin’ ”) and Jonathan Demme (“Streets of Philadelphia”). But he worked most often with Meiert Avis, who set Springsteen in gritty, grainy frameworks that were particularly effective.

Supplementing the more than two dozen formal videos is a variety of material, ranging from a previously unreleased live performance of “If I Should Fall Behind” from the reunion tour with the E Street Band to live, acoustic TV performances of “The Ghost of Tom Joad” and “Born in the U.S.A.” to an acoustic version of “Fire” that was performed at Neil Young’s 1986 Bridge School benefit concert.

*** Eminem’s “E.” Aftermath Entertainment. DVD edition. The centerpiece of this collection of eight Eminem videos is “Stan,” the song in which Eminem warns a crazed fan not to accept everything in the rapper’s sometimes hateful, self-destructive music as an acceptable code of behavior. The DVD also includes the more cartoonish “The Real Slim Shady” and “Guilty Conscience,” a perversely amusing look at good and evil that was one of the most talked-about tracks from his first major-label album, “The Slim Shady LP.” The imagery in the videos is frequently as imaginative as Eminem’s rhymes, but there is enough sex, drugs and violence to make it important that parents heed the advisory sticker. The DVD also includes a behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Stan.”

*** Eminem’s “Angry Blonde,” Regan Books. Though the rapper leaves “Stan” out of this collection of lyrics and photos, the hard-cover book does contain lyrics to most of Eminem’s other songs, spelling out the pathological rage behind the controversial “Kim” and “Kill You.” The words lose power without the often frantic energy of the music, but Eminem opens up a bit by reflecting on what led him to write the songs. The comments won’t convert those who find his music repellent, but they do help humanize him and explain some of the creative process.

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Football players Travis and Jason Kelce gave listeners a royal rundown of their meeting with Prince William last week, and it sounds like the encounter went well, to say the least.

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Jason Kelce shared that the two had “gotten mixed messages on whether we’re allowed to share this story or not.”

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His younger brother then quipped that he’d “never seen [Jason] give someone that much respect. You put your beer, like, 10 feet away from you.”

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Welcome to  Glastonbury 2024  with the Evening Standard team! Read on for the first of our daily round-ups as we roam  Britain’s biggest festival.

Kicking things off

First up on the Pyramid stage under sullen skies were circuit stalwarts Squeeze , who came on stage with a shrug: ‘We’re first then’. The set started slowly, but Up the Junction and a pared back version of Tempted got the crowd swaying. The set was quietly moving, with the band saying they’ve now been together 50 years, and songwriting duo Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook paying tribute to each other. Cool for Cats got the crowd dancing, before Tilbrook walked off saying ‘you’ve brought a tear to an old man’s eye’. RG

Making dreams

Over at West Holts, Peruvian DJ and producer Sofia Kourtesis brought her unique brand of Latin flavoured electronica to the 11am crowds. Dressed all in white and swaying ethereally, she paused to thank the audience profusely in between renditions of her hit songs Madre and By Your Side. “This is such a big dream for somebody from South America and Peru,” she said. “I can feel the love you guys are giving us.” VJ

Disco pioneer

Cult Indian singer-songwriter, Asha Puthli graced the West Holts stage on Friday afternoon dressed in a flowing white dress decorated in flowers. Despite being on vocal rest due to a recent illness, the 79 year-old jazz singer and disco pioneer did not disappoint, with her operatic melodies beaming out to the eager crowd. Her most prominent hit ‘Space Talk’ had the audience in a trance. KM

Pop open the Lambrini

Up at Woodies, Brighton punk duo Lambrini Girls thrashed through the perfect wake-up call for any knackered punters. “Have we got any queer legends in the house?” yelled vocalist Phoebe Lunny. “Put your hands up, I wanna come and say hello”. Then, the singer jumped the barrier for an impromptu meet and greet. If punters weren’t fully awake when they walked into Woodsies, this set remedied things.

Dive into the afternoon

Olivia Dean eased us into Friday afternoon with a soulful performance that had the crowd wiping away tears by the end. A year ago, the 25-year-old Londoner had just put out her debut album and was playing Glastonbury’s Lonely Hearts stage. Flash forward and she’s performing to her biggest crowd yet, front and centre of the Pyramid stage. ‘I’ve been dreaming of playing on this stage since I was 8-years-old,’ she gushed, following opening songs Ok, Love You Bye and Echo. The biggest emotional blow came via Carmen, a song dedicated to her grandmother and to the Windrush generation. Wearing a custom Chopova Lowena outfit with a photograph of her grandmother on her chest, Dean wept as the song drew to a close (as did the rest of us). IVD

Remi-dial music

Rising US pop star Remi Wolf pulled in an impressive crowd up at Woodsies, which only grew larger as the set went on. Riding the wave of opening for Olivia Rodrigo last month on her UK tour, the slot felt like a real milestone moment. Whistle-laden banger Cinderella and triumphant closer Photo ID got the whole tent singing, while a 3-step exercise class got them moving. “I want you to be so loose that you’re able to forget about all the shit you came into the weekend with…. You’re leaving it outside!” Flawless vocals, a cover of Valarie, a brief excerpt of Shaggy’s It Wasn’t Me, and a ridiculously fun stage presence throughout sealed the deal in an early standout set. EH

Talking pop and politics

It’s not all music: Glastonbury is a place for talking politics and art too. Veteran primatologist Dr Jane Goodall gave a speech in the Greenpeace field. “We really are going through tough times all over the world”, she said, but added that she has hope in the “the indomitable human spirit”. Later on on the Pyramid Stage, artist Marina Abramović led a seven minute silence, which she framed as a "public intervention" to reflect on conflict and peace. She looked cool, too. RG

Surprise appearances

Who'd be a Strummerville fan? Those expecting to see Giya at the tiny Stone Circle music venue earlier today were left gobsmacked when dance music wunderkind Fred Again.. showed up for an ultra secret set. Right place, right time? VJ

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Not to be outdone, Blur singer Damon Albarn turned up during Bombay Bicycle Club ’s set for their new song Heaven, which he appears on. Albarn had a message, saying: “Three things - you have to show me how you feel about it - are you pro Palestine? Do you feel that's an unfair war?”. He went on to encourage people to vote, and said of the US election: “maybe it's time we stopped putting octogenarians in charge of the whole world?”. Albarn’s Blur bandmate Dave Rowntree is Labour’s candidate for Mid Sussex.

Seventeen rising

Korean boyband Seventeen made history by becoming the first K-Pop band in history to play the Pyramid stage. Used to selling out stadiums in their home country, they drew a smaller crowd here, but won them over with uptempo hits Maestro, Ready to Love, and SOS, followed by a bass-heavy version of Lalali that rattled the eardrums and sternum. “We are just extremely honoured to be here,” they said as the set kicked off. Read our full review of their historic set here ). VJ

Up on the hill, just as energy levels were flagging, the Mary Wallopers brought a burst of mid-afternoon energy to the Park stage with their tight modern take on Irish traditional music. RG

Push the sun button

Following a cool and collected performance from Chicago rapper Noname , the sun finally put its hat on during a throwback to her 2016 breakthrough mixtape Telefone, West Holts welcomed Noughties pop heroes Sugababes . The girls admitted that they had been worried nobody would show up; a concern proved wrong in comically epic fashion by grounds so huge that the area was closed to newcomers. One of the most joyous, energetic crowds of the weekend so far went wild to Overload, Round Round, Push the Button, Too Lost In You, and jubilant closer About You Now.  A ridiculously fun way to spend an hour – I may have lost my voice as a direct result of all the sing-alongs. EH

Celebrity spotting

As the festival ramped up, the hospitality area began to buzz with more and more celebrity action: Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal enjoyed a pint together backstage, Stormzy led a procession through the bar, Glastonbury veteran Cate Blanchett rocked double-denim, and Tilda Swinton was spotted taking a stroll around the Healing Fields. Later, Mescal and Scott did a Q&A for their film All of Us Strangers at the Pilton Palais cinema. EH

Cara Delevigne and Anya Taylor Joy were seen hanging out in the VIP section, whilst a chic Sienna Miller breezed by posing for photographs along the way. Matt Smith was spotted leaving the festival’s exclusive Hideout area along with friends before heading out for some music. KM

All his friends

As the evening sun lit the hills behind the Pyramid Stage the scene was set for laconic American rockers LCD Soundsystem to bring their unique sound to the waiting revellers. “You outnumber us all again but it's OK because we have stuff,” lead singer James Murphy said. They did indeed have all the stuff; the next hour and a half saw them blaze through their back catalogue, finishing with a triumphant rendition of All My Friends that set the many flags in the crowd waving triumphantly along. VJ

Declan’s day out

“This is my fifth time playing Glastonbury” said Declan McKenna before taking his top off, accessorising with a tie around his neck and guitar. He welcomed in a dedicated crowd of youngsters to Woodsies who sang his songs back to him. The crowd simmered slightly before piping up for his hit song Brazil, which called for smoke flares and a mass dance before he closed on the politically charged hit British Bombs. KM

Best outfits

Glastonbury is awash with colourful stetson hats, in tribute to Sunday’s pop-country legend Shania Twain. While many people tried to get the right balance of clothing for the changing temperatures, others were more inventive. One group were spotted in full astronaut costumes, but the winners were a party all in beekeepers costumes. All except one, who was dressed as the bee. Naturally. RG

XX marks the spot

Glastonbury 2024 has been a good year for fans of The xx. To start with, singer-turned-solo artist Romy celebrated her upgrade from San Remo (where she played last year) to the 7,000 capacity Levels club with a jubilant Nineties flavoured afternoon set that saw her play everything from Ariana Grande to her recent album Enjoy Your Life. She was joined in the evening by bandmate Jamie XX , who then had the unenviable job of playing the same time slot as headliner Dua Lipa at the neighbouring Woodsies. Not to worry: the tent was filled to capacity, as he brought on his xx bandmates Romy and Oliver Sim, and then Robyn for a final tune. VJ

Getting political

Carrying the torch for guitar music were Irish favourites Fontaines DC , who packed out the Park with their brand of snarling post punk, led by charismatic frontman Grian Chatten. Over at the Other Stage, Bristol-born rockers Idles got political, leading chants of ‘F**k the King’, saying their final tune was “anti-fascist… anti-Farage”, while an inflatable prop of migrants crossing the sea in a small boat appeared in the crowd. The band later claimed they knew nothing about it, and it was said to be reclusive artist Banksy’s doing. RG

Dua takes over

Over on the Pyramid, the night belonged to Dua Lipa, who silenced the naysayers with a huge pop party, full of choreography, fireworks, and singalongs. “I’ve written this moment down and wished for it and dreamt it and worked so hard,” she said, comparing it to her first shows playing to just ten people. And they “only came because we offered them free drinks,” she joked. Read a full review here . EH

Party with Charli

Lime green – or Brat Green, as it must now be known – has proven the must-have colour of Glastonbury, adorning flags, homemade t-shirts, and entire costumes. With this in mind, it felt like something of an oversight scheduling Charli XCX’s Partygirl DJ set at The Levels; the dance venue was packed to capacity long before she came on. Those lucky enough to make it through the monster queue were treated to a fun, Brat-centric DJ set, with bonus guest appearances from Robyn, Shygirl, and Romy. EH

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